4

Brian ran late next morning in class. He stared at the long line of students getting listed from the guard house. He slept late thinking about Josephine and her 'friends'. This day, he wanted to talk with Jana.

Brian decided to try and befriend them. As the old saying said, if he can't beat it then at least he can join it.

"Sir! I'm with Jana!" A tall guy with a very large bag in front of him raise his hand. The guard eye him critically before asking, "On what ground, boy?"

'What ground?' Brian pushed his spectacles up on his nose bridge. It had slided down because of his perspiration.

"Working student. Here's my working ID."

Brian furrowed his brow. This guy repeated his studies and it looked like he's of legal age. Why did he mention Jana's name?

The guard let him pass. After signing up his name for the punishment of cleaning the covered court later, Brian ran towards the tall guy.

"Hey!" he greeted with a smile. The guy was surprised to see him. His eyes flashed with m